Strider Knives was founded in 1997 by Mick Strider. The company is based in Ferrum, Virginia. Strider Knives is known for making high quality knives for military, law enforcement, and civilian use. The company's knives are used by many famous people, including Bear Grylls and Dave Canterbury. Strider Knives has won many awards, including Knife of the Year from Blade Magazine in 2009.